- Paperback: 196 pages
- Publisher: New Generation Publishing (October 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1906558353
- ISBN-13: 978-1906558352
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 322 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #26,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Perhaps if Joe and Vicky had known what relocating to a tiny village, tucked in the Alpujarra mountains, would really be like, they might have hesitated... They have no idea of the culture shock in store. No idea they will become reluctant chicken farmers and own the most dangerous cockerel in Spain. No idea they will be befriended by an 85 year old spliff-smoking sex-kitten or rescued by a mule. Life is never dull as they embark on their Five Year Plan. At the end of five years they must decide. Will they stay, or return to the relative sanity of England? Vicky and Joe's story is packed with irreverent humour, animals, eccentric characters and sunshine. 'Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools' was awarded the HarperCollins Authonomy 'Gold Star' in November 2008. 'laugh-out-loud funny...especially the Spanish women heckling over eggs from the The English...hilarious...engaging...the interspersion of recipes is charming' HarperCollins 'This is wonderful. I have tears in my eyes...the humour, the warmth, the joy...I love this book...the two of you sitting on the sofa in that dusty street listening to Spanish tunes on the crackly radio. What a sight you must have been...' Aleck Loker, author of 18 books including 'Ancient Explorers of America'. 'I love the relaxed writing style and easy humour of this. Great stuff!' Denny Gillan, author of 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow'. 'Victoria Twead is a natural storyteller with a knack for charm and wit.' Robin Bayley, author of 'The Mango Orchard'.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Old fools is right!,
This review is from: Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools: Tuck Into a Slice of Andaluc an Life (Paperback)
Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools: Tuck Into a Slice of Andalucan Life
Gives you a fun insight into small town Andalucia but you'll shake your head with disbelief at the decisions this British couple make! Quite ridiculous but a quick and easy read filled with recipes to indicate what food you'll encounter when travelling there.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Full of surprises, hilarious,
This review is from: Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools: Tuck Into a Slice of Andaluc an Life (Paperback)
If you're looking to experience sunny Spain, and maybe even life in a tiny village tucked in the Alpujarra Mountains, and without leaving home, then CHICKENS, MULES AND TWO OLD FOOLS is the book for you.
Approaching retirement, Vicky and her husband, Joe, one day decide to pack up their bags and leave their comfortable Sussex, England home and settle in the village El Hoya, Spain. It is not long before they come to learn village life is full of surprises and quirky mishaps, and with hilarious culture clashes at every turn. When Vicky and Joe unintentionally find themselves chicken farmers, Vicky says: "Oh, please! Our Spanish neighbours already thought we were insane, sitting on the yellow sofa gazing at our flock, letting them hop onto our laps, talking to them." Whether saved by a mule or sitting at a party table in the middle of the road celebrating a neighbour's birthday (and blocking traffic), CHICKENS... not only paints a warm, humorous and colourful picture of rural Spain, but also tells of how two zany Brits came to fit right in. Light-hearted and full of sunshine. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (38 customer reviews) 27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Full of surprises and quirky mishaps,
By EO - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools: Tuck Into a Slice of Andaluc an Life (Paperback)
If you're looking to experience sunny Spain, and maybe even life in a tiny village tucked in the Alpujarra Mountains, and without leaving home, then CHICKENS, MULES AND TWO OLD FOOLS is the book for you.
Approaching retirement, Vicky and her husband, Joe, one day decide to pack up their bags and leave their comfortable Sussex, England home and settle in the village El Hoya, Spain. It is not long before they come to learn village life is full of surprises and quirky mishaps, and with hilarious culture clashes at every turn. When Vicky and Joe unintentionally find themselves chicken farmers, Vicky says: "Oh, Please! Our Spanish neighbours already thought we were insane, sitting on the yellow sofa gazing at our flock, letting them hop onto our laps, talking to them." Whether saved by a mule or sitting at a party table in the middle of the road celebrating a neighbour's birthday (and blocking traffic), CHICKENS ... not only paints a warm, humorous and colourful picture of rural Spain, but also tells of how two zany Brits came to fit right in. Light-hearted and full of sunshine. A thoroughly enjoyable read. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Laughed Aloud!,
By Ella Bell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools: Tuck Into a Slice of Andaluc an Life (Paperback)
This book is a breath of fresh air! If you have a sense of humor, and wonder what life in a tiny mountain village in Spain might be like, then this book is for you. What I particularly liked were the larger than life characters and the animals, all of which had me laughing aloud. It was nice to see the photographs of the people and places and I will certainly try the Spanish recipes sprinkled throughout the book. 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best humor in a long time!,
By Carrie L. Compton - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools: Tuck Into a Slice of Andaluc an Life (Paperback)
I have been thrilled to have found the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends. This book is one I will be gifting to all for a long time to come. The risk of moving to another country and starting up a new life is admirable. But to keep your sense of humor in spite of all that confronts you is very brave. You won't be able to put this book down.
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